Billy Chen

About Billy Chen

Passionate Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 25 years of experience in designing and implementing robust cybersecurity and technology strategies. Adept at managing complex security environments and safeguarding digital assets against evolving cyber threats. Proven track record of building high-performing security teams, fostering a culture of vigilance, and aligning security initiatives with business objectives. I thrive on staying ahead of the curve in the dynamic world of cybersecurity, driven by a commitment to protect organizations and their stakeholders.

Experience

1. Group Vice President of Cyber Security

   Reliance Worldwide Corporation

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Led a global team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for developing and executing the company\'s cybersecurity strategy, policies, and procedures to protect the organization\'s digital infrastructure, data and intellectual property.• Established and maintained a robust security framework aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, resulting in zero critical security incidents over two years.• Implemented a Zero Trust framework where the policy of never trusting and always verifying the authenticity and privilege of devices and users, no matter where they are in the network.• As a publicly traded company in the ASX, led annual external financial general IT controls (GITC) audits reducing the number of findings from 12 critical to 0.• Conducted regular security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments, addressing identified weaknesses and enhancing overall security posture.• Managed the incident response process, effectively containing and mitigating security incidents, minimizing damage and downtime.• Oversaw the creation and delivery of cybersecurity training programs to educate employees about security best practices, reducing the risk of insider threats.• Developed and monitored key security metrics and performance indicators, presenting regular reports to executive leadership and the board of directors.

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  MGMT, ECON and FINANCE

  1994 — 1999